used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Not a thing wrong with the Silver Flash?” repeated Al.
AlnounUS /æl/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
From this reading Both Curt and Al listened eagerly while Bob related the details of the Sunday conference with the detective.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both Curt and Al listened eagerly while Bob related the details of the Sunday conference with the detective.
Barney
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From this reading He gave them the information imparted by Barney.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Both Curt and Al listened eagerly while Bob related the details of the Sunday conference with the detective.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both Curt and Al listened eagerly while Bob related the details of the Sunday conference with the detective.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading “Then that brown crate must have driven it down—but why?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Then that brown crate must have driven it down—but why?”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He gave them the information imparted by Barney.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
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cratenounUS /kreɪt/
a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
From this reading “Then that brown crate must have driven it down—but why?”
CurtadjectiveUS /kɜːrt/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading Both Curt and Al listened eagerly while Bob related the details of the Sunday conference with the detective.
true confidential information
From this reading Both Curt and Al listened eagerly while Bob related the details of the Sunday conference with the detective.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Both Curt and Al listened eagerly while Bob related the details of the Sunday conference with the detective.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading “Maybe some revengeful pilot Mr. Tredway had discharged,” suggested Curt.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Then that brown crate must have driven it down—but why?”
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading “Then that brown crate must have driven it down—but why?”
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading Both Curt and Al listened eagerly while Bob related the details of the Sunday conference with the detective.
gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading “Not a thing wrong with the Silver Flash?” repeated Al.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He gave them the information imparted by Barney.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Maybe some revengeful pilot Mr. Tredway had discharged,” suggested Curt.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Then that brown crate must have driven it down—but why?”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He gave them the information imparted by Barney.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading He gave them the information imparted by Barney.
a message received and understood
From this reading He gave them the information imparted by Barney.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Then that brown crate must have driven it down—but why?”
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Both Curt and Al listened eagerly while Bob related the details of the Sunday conference with the detective.
by chance
From this reading “Maybe some revengeful pilot Mr. Tredway had discharged,” suggested Curt.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Maybe some revengeful pilot Mr. Tredway had discharged,” suggested Curt.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Then that brown crate must have driven it down—but why?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not a thing wrong with the Silver Flash?” repeated Al.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both Curt and Al listened eagerly while Bob related the details of the Sunday conference with the detective.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading “Maybe some revengeful pilot Mr. Tredway had discharged,” suggested Curt.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Both Curt and Al listened eagerly while Bob related the details of the Sunday conference with the detective.
recurring again and again
From this reading “Not a thing wrong with the Silver Flash?” repeated Al.
revengefuladjective
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading “Maybe some revengeful pilot Mr. Tredway had discharged,” suggested Curt.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading “Not a thing wrong with the Silver Flash?” repeated Al.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Maybe some revengeful pilot Mr. Tredway had discharged,” suggested Curt.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “Maybe some revengeful pilot Mr. Tredway had discharged,” suggested Curt.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading Both Curt and Al listened eagerly while Bob related the details of the Sunday conference with the detective.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Then that brown crate must have driven it down—but why?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Both Curt and Al listened eagerly while Bob related the details of the Sunday conference with the detective.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He gave them the information imparted by Barney.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
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a special situation
From this reading “Not a thing wrong with the Silver Flash?” repeated Al.
Tredway
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From this reading “Maybe some revengeful pilot Mr. Tredway had discharged,” suggested Curt.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Both Curt and Al listened eagerly while Bob related the details of the Sunday conference with the detective.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Then that brown crate must have driven it down—but why?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Both Curt and Al listened eagerly while Bob related the details of the Sunday conference with the detective.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “Not a thing wrong with the Silver Flash?” repeated Al.
